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Alex Swoyer

aswoyer@washingtontimes.com

Alex Swoyer serves as The Washington Times' editor-at-large, covering law and politics in Washington. Alex leads "The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer" and her column, "Seen, Heard & Whispered," where she interviews officials and discusses the latest political noise echoing through the nation's capital.
She also hosts a podcast, "Court Watch," showcasing high-stakes legal battles. She has covered presidential campaigns, Capitol Hill, and the Supreme Court for more than a decade.
Originally from Texas, Alex left the Lone Star State to attend the Missouri School of Journalism where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in broadcast.
After graduating from Ave Maria School of Law in Florida, she decided to leave the courtroom and return to the newsroom with The Washington Times.
She can be reached by email at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com.

Seen, Heard & Whispered

Written by Alex Swoyer, "Seen, Heard & Whispered” is a weekly column taking you inside the conversations happening in Washington’s power corridors, the moves being made and the whispers that explain what’s really going on in the nation’s capital. Email tips to whispered@washingtontimes.com

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The Sitdown with Alex Swoyer

Washington Times' Editor-at-Large Alex Swoyer dives into political and legal news with lawmakers, administration officials and politicos inside Washington.

Court Watch Podcast

The 'Court Watch' podcast breaks down the Supreme Court's major cases and top news stories about the justices, federal courts and perplexing legal battles with key insight from court watchers from both sides of the aisle.

Articles by Alex Swoyer

President Donald Trump removes his face mask to speak from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House to a crowd of supporters, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump: ‘I’m not on medication’

President Trump declared Sunday that he is not on medication, reacting to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggesting he isn't thinking clearly due to steroids.

October 11, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence answer a question from moderator Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today, during the vice presidential debate with Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Kingsbury Hall on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Abortion becomes Supreme Court wedge at VP debate

Sen. Kamala D. Harris announced Wednesday during the vice presidential debate that she would always defend a woman's right to an abortion if a conservative Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.

October 7, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence listens as Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during the vice presidential debate Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Kingsbury Hall on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. (Justin Sullivan/Pool via AP)

Mike Pence-Kamala Harris VP debate dominated by coronavirus

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala D. Harris attacked Vice President Mike Pence on the Trump administration's response to the coronavirus crisis in their only debate Wednesday night, a confrontation that took on heightened importance in the pandemic-rattled campaign.

October 7, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence responds to a question during the vice presidential debate with Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, at Kingsbury Hall on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Mike Pence: ‘The climate is changing’

Vice President Mike Pence declared Wednesday that the climate is changing, but he refused to say whether humans were causing it and attacked Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris for backing the Green New Deal.

October 7, 2020